so what are some of the true reasons for becoming a trader? and you're telling me that no traders have ever been successful by starting out...
you're saying the pros have done it 72 hrs a week for a number of years?
Is this true? When I say price analysis I'm referring to candlestick charting like ascending triangles, double tops, etc. Technical...
Your post was like reality slapping me in the face. I'm gonna do my best and see how I fare in swing trading (while keeping my day job). If...
I think Interactive Brokers is cheaper in commissions, I was going to go with them. Also, when you tell me to chart those items, do you mean...
I don't plan on quitting my job for as long as it takes me to become proficient and profitable in trading. And yes, I guess you can call...
So you're saying most of the people here on ET aren't even making a profit? How do I know who's profitable and who to listen to? I don't...
I'm trying to get out of my career...its so dead-end and I have zero passion for it. I want trading to be my new career and I want to be good...
I have no idea what you're talking about. I'm not planning on quitting my day job. Currently my short term goal is to learn the markets well...
I know you recommended InvestorRT over at linnsoft.com (are you affiliated with them?) I don't have a programmed mechanical trading system, I'm...
I'm passionate about doing something that will make me independent and wealthy over the long run. I decided against medical school since I...
I'm currently paper trading and analyzing charts at work right now (the dailys & the weekly's). I'm always on stockcharts.com and elitetrader. I...
so you only did better than 10% of the kids in your school?
I understand your intentions are good but there's a big difference between watching from the sidelines and participating in the game.
I think its a good thing that there's a ton of negativity. It kills the "get-rich-quick" mentality that some might have when entering into...
This is an update to my original thread: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=219895&perpage=6&pagenumber=1 Cliffs of my...
that's not necessarily a bad thing. correct me if i'm wrong (i'm still relatively new) but trends are created by major institutions with...
Have you never heard of the Turtles and Richard Dennis?
But in all seriousness, what advice would you guys give to those willing to put in the long hours and dedication? Someone who is properly...
But I is trying so hard, can ya hook up a brutha up with some winning indicaterz?
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